"Police University" actress Krystal Jung, simply known as Krystal, started her career as an idol singer under SM Entertainment. She continued to flourish and showcase her singing and dancing abilities in the entertainment scene with her group f(x) before finally pursuing her passion for acting.
In her over a decade stay in the industry, she had her fair share of dating rumors. But who are the men that were romantically linked to the idol-turned-actress?
Krystal As An Idol and Actress Throughout The Years
Without a doubt, Krystal has been one of the most beautiful and talented idols in her generation. With a pretty face and slender figure, she was instantly a fan-favorite.
Like many other idols, she has been "shipped" with her fellow male idols. But who among them did she really date?
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f(x)'s brother group, SHINee, is one of the greatest South Korean idol groups of all time. Since both groups are under the same company, rumors were just around the corner.
"Move" singer Taemin did not get out of the hook easily. As he and Krystal are tight-knit close to each other, fans thought the two of them looked cute together.
In 2013, Krystal was coupled up with CNBLUE's Minhyuk in the smash hit drama "The Heirs" with Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, and Kim Woo Bin.
Krystal and Minhyuk made a really lovely couple in the drama as the modern-day Romeo and Juliet. Though the two actors showcased a perfect synergy in the drama, the two are just great friends.
Another idol that was rumored to be in a relationship with the "Hot Summer" singer was Myungsoo, a member of the boy group INFINITE.
The two starred in the 2014 musical romance drama "My Lovely Girl" with Rain. Krystal and Myungsoo had great on-screen chemistry, and they both looked undeniably adorable together. But again, rumors are just rumors. The two are only friends and remained just as that even after the drama ended.
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In the year 2016, fans were shocked with the news of f(x)'s Krystal and EXO Kai's relationship.
Krystal and EXO Kai's Idol Romance
It's not a secret that the two idol-actors dated for over a year. In 2016, Krystal and Kai's agency, SM Entertainment, confirmed that the two are dating.
The news was announced through an official statement released by SM Entertainment, "Krystal and Kai are close friends who began having feelings for each other."
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Since the two are same-age friends, and also trained together, it wasn't impossible that the two grew closer with each other.
But in June 2017, a year and two months after the two confirmed their relationship, the "4 Walls" singer and "Lotto" singer couldn't take their romance further due to their busy schedules.
Many fans were saddened by the sudden breakup but wished well for the two K-pop idols' welfare and future endeavors.
Krystal On Getting Back Together With an Ex-Lover
In the year 2018, Krystal revealed her thoughts on getting back with an ex-lover in the show "Life Bar".
According to her, she is the type of person who doesn't get back with an ex-lover. She reasoned that she gives everything she can into a relationship, thus, she has no regrets even after separating ways.
"I always do my best in any relationship, especially in dating," Krystal said. "If we break up, then it's really a breakup. I don't wish to see them again."
Krystal Reveals Her Ideal Partner and Plans on Marriage
In a vlog that was posted by her sister Jessica, who is also a former idol and a member of Girls' Generation, Krystal revealed her deeper feelings and thoughts on marriage.
When she was still young, Krystal thought she would get married in her late 20s. She thought so as it was the society's standard age for marrying.
Throughout the vlog, she talked about her inner thoughts about her current love life status, "When I debuted at age 14, I thought that when I got to the age that I am now, I would already be married because that's the age our mom got married. But suddenly I turned 28 and I'm still single."
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When asked about her ideal type of man, the "Electric Shock" singer also revealed that she liked men who are manly.
f(x) member Krystal is currently focusing on her acting career. She is currently starring in the coming-of-age romantic comedy drama series "Police University" with B1A4 member Jinyoung and actor Cha Tae Hyun.
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Written by Elijah Mully.